The Mill Foundation
Historical FunderLoves Park, Illinois · EIN 30-0177875 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,600 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRED MUEHLFELDER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 16388, LOVES PARK IL 61132 |
| Phone | 8152827738 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ON ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 2ND AND JULY 1ST OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. THE APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE GREATER ROCKFORD AREA, AND THEY MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A REPORT ON MEASURABLE OUTCOMES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Casa of Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Northwest Community Center | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Patriots' Gateway Community Center | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| The Music Academy of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $9,000 |
| Northwest Christian Community Development | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $8,900 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $8,000 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $8,000 |
| Discovery Center Museum | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $8,000 |
| Rockford Barbell | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $7,200 |
| Boy Scouts of America-Blackhawk Area Council | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $7,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Loves Park, IL | Social welfare | $4,000 |
| Ken-Rock Community Center | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $3,600 |
| YMCA of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $3,000 |
| Rockford Sexual Assault Counsel | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,500 |
| The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,500 |
| Carpenter's Place | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,365 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,065 | 18 |
| 2023 | $123,716 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349102664
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0177875
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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